Pats supporting food drive

Regina, SK January 27, 2010 – Waste Management of Canada (WM) together with program partners the Western Hockey League (WHL) and the Regina Food Bank are planning a food drive on February 2 when the Pats face off against the Red Deer Rebels at Regina Brandt Centre. We will be asking fans to show their support for those less fortunate in the community by bringing a non-perishable food item or cash donation to the game. “This is the very time of year these services are needed most,” says WM’s Diane Kossman, Senior Communications Manager for Western Canada. “Reserves are low after the holiday season but demand remains high and as more Canadians turn to food banks in the wake of the economic recession, donations continue to decline. We’re challenging Pats fans to reverse this trend and support their local food bank.”WM will be holding food drives in 11 WHL cities over the next few months and hopes to empower hockey fans to raise a total of 10,000 pounds of non-perishable food items and $5,000 in cash donations for local food banks. After only two events, almost 2,200 pounds of food and more than $1,000 in cash have been collected, thanks to the generosity of hockey fans. Pats fans can deliver their contributions to volunteers who will be located at signed tables on the main concourse level before the game and during intermissions.

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